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This mission of this podcast is to help you change your mindset when it comes to your credit, managing your money and building wealth.Too many people are walking around being "broke". Now being broke has nothing to do with how much money you have but has everything to do with your mindset. When you have a broke mindset it means that your priorities are ALL wrong. It is time to stop being broke and create a financial future that you can be proud of.
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It is time to commit (or re-commit) to your financial future. Investing in the stock market can be intimidating but ignoring or avoiding it only going to set you up for a future of financial struggle. In today's episode I share 5 tips to help you start your investment journey. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you…
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Are you truly ready to become a millionaire? In today's episode we discuss the 5 signs that are indications that you are ready. Most people believe having more money will solve their problems and unfortunately this is not true until you work on your mindset & habits when it comes to money. If you are interested in providing additional support to th…
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Whether you work a 9-5 or are an entrepreneur - your time is one of the most valuable assets that you have. Unfortunately most people underestimate the value of their time and this is one of the main roadblocks to them achieving their financial goals. In today's episode I discuss the mistakes that most career professionals and entrepreneurs make wh…
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When it comes to building wealth - it is important to consult with the right experts to help you along the way. In today's podcast episode I share the story of Donald Trump burying his ex-wife at one of his golf courses as a strategy to save money on taxes. While this might sound like an outlandish idea - this story highlights the importance of wor…
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The story of George Foreman and the George Foreman grill is a great example of how to make strategic decisions in order to build wealth. In today's episode I share the details of how George Forman made over $200 million from this invention (that he did not actually invent). Instead of taking a one-time payment to endorse this product - he opted to …
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Stocks splits have become a popular topic over the last few years. When companies such as Google, Telsa, Amazon, etc announce stock splits one of the popular questions that people have is "should they invest before or after a stock split?". In today's episode I provide my professional opinion on this subject. If you are interested in providing addi…
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Society puts so much pressure on women to be the "perfect" mom. And when we feel inadequate in our abilities as a mom - we will try to compensate by overindulging in our children. Mom guilt is something that can really keep you struggling financially if you do not address the underlying issues. In today's episode I share my experiences with mom gui…
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Winning the lottery is something that many people dream of. While most people have an idea of how they would spend the money but very few have a strategy to claim the prize. This is something that should be considered especially if it is a large jackpot. In this episode I share my thoughts on winning the lottery. Click here to read an article to le…
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For many millennials, gen z and generational alpha - traditional retirement planning is not going to work. We are in a time where most of us cannot rely on pensions and/or social security. As such we need to re-think our retirement strategy so we can still live well in our golden years. In today's episode I share my thoughts on this subject. If you…
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How do you define a good job or salary? This is such an interesting question that can have many different answers depending on who is responding to the question. In today's episode I discuss how my response to this question has evolved over the years. If you are interested in ordering to the book "The Mountain Is You" that I mention in today's epis…
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In today's episode I share the 6 habits of millionaires. When you are on a journey to build wealth - it is important to study and learn from the individuals who have achieved the level of success you desire. Becoming wealthy does not happen overnight (unless you win the lottery...lol). It will require you to adopt new habits and develop a new minds…
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In today's episode I shared the story about Mr. Earl Crawley. He worked as a parking lot attendant for 44 years. Despite never earning more than $20,000 a year - he was able to accumulate an investment portfolio worth over $500,000. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link htt…
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In this episode I discuss the importance of having a credit card strategy if you are interesting in earning cash back and travel rewards. This is a hobby that I have been doing for almost 7 years now and I have definitely learn a lot along the way Use this link to learn more about my Travel Rewards Masterclass: https://bellas-credit-corner.teachabl…
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In this episode I discuss the importance of having a credit card strategy if you are interesting in earning cash back and travel rewards. This is a hobby that I have been doing for almost 7 years now and I have definitely learn a lot along the way Use this link to learn more about my Travel Rewards Masterclass: https://bellas-credit-corner.teachabl…
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Here in the United States the board game Monopoly is very popular and most people have played this game in their childhood and some may still play it present day. Even though this is a game that is played for fun - this game also includes some very important life lessons that most of us missed. In today's episode I discuss this in detail and share …
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In today's episode I discuss the importance of forgiveness in your financial journey. Focusing on the mistakes or bad decisions you have made are holding you back. It is time to put these things behind you and use your energy in a way that is more effective. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coff…
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As a woman of color - if you own a business or work a 9-5 it is really important to know your worth and understand your value. This is the only way that you will be able to get paid for your knowledge and expertise. In today's episode a share an important story that I know most of you will be able to relate to. If you are interested in providing ad…
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Inflation is something that is slowly chipping away at your wealth. If you are not actively doing things to fight inflation you will continuously find it hard to get ahead financially. This is the core reason why it is so important to invest. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using thi…
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It is really important to start investing ASAP even if you are working with a small budget. In today's episode share with you 3 scenarios that will highlight how crucial this is. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contr…
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In your journey to build wealth it is really important to take care of certain "housekeeping" items. In today's episode I go over 3 things that you should consider doing while on your journey to build wealth. Now if you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffe…
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In today's episode I talk about why I have been MIA (missing in action) from the podcast and what I have been up to. It feels really good to be back and I am really looking forward to what the new year has in store. Now if you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buym…
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When it comes to financial success - it doesn't just happen by mistake or on it's own. You have to plan for it and then execute. In today's episode I provide tips and strategies to help you work on your financial goals. Click here to listen to the episode which talks about the importance of having a sister circle. Let's connect on social media: Ins…
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Purchasing a home is one of the largest purchases that most of us will ever make in our lifetime. As such, you want to make smart and strategic decisions when you are preparing to purchase your first home. In today's episode I share with you 3 tips to help those of you in my audience who are aspiring first time homebuyers. Let's connect on social m…
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In today's episode I give my review of the Discover It Secured Credit Card. I am a HUGE fan of secured credit cards if you are in a position where you need to establish or rebuild your credit. This product is one of my favorite secured credit card products. Click here to listen to a previous episode where I talk more about the benefits of secured c…
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We are in a time where you can finance just about anything. The concept of "buy now and pay later" is getting extremely popular. In today's episode I discuss how this credit is essentially keeping us broke. If we are serious about building generational wealth and improving our financial circumstances - we need to do a better job with our spending h…
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If you believe in the Law of Attraction then you know that there is so much power in our thoughts and our words. As such using positive affirmations on a daily basis is so important. In this episode I discuss in detail 6 Money Affirmations that I use on a daily basis. If you are interested in downloading the Money Affirmations worksheet that I talk…
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In today's episode I talk about the reconsideration process. This is an option for you if your online credit application was denied. I discuss how this process works and who is a good candidate. Let's connect on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascreditcorner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BellasCreditCorner Website: https…
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The COVID-19 pandemic really shed a light on the fact that many of us are relying 100% on one income stream. And as we can see - this is puts at a high risk of financial turmoil because one that income stream is gone then you do not have a backup plan to support yourself and your family. In today's episode I talk about additional income streams tha…
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When you are in a relationship - it is so important to talk about your credit & finances. This can be very intimidating to do but in today's episode I do provide some tips to help you. I also provide topics that you should discuss with your spouse/partner as well. Let's connect on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascreditcorne…
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When working on improving your finances and increasing your network - it is so crucial to protect the assets you are working so hard for. Having insurance is really important but many people don't think about it until it is too late. In today's episode I provide you with some tips to help you. Let's connect on social media: Instagram: https://www.i…
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Having a support system is so important when you are on a journey to elevate or change your life. As a woman - I know that there were times that I felt that I HAD to be independent and figure things out on my own. Asking for help or guidance was not something I was always good at. In today's episode I talk about having a sister circle and how to cr…
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The third round of stimulus checks have started to go out and people are using this money in so many ways. In today's episode I unpack what people are doing with this money. Let's connect on social media!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascreditcorner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BellasCreditCorner Website: https://www.bellascredit…
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There are numerous benefits of having good credit. In today's episode I go into detail about all of the benefits you can take advantage of when you have good credit. Let's connect on social media!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascreditcorner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BellasCreditCorner Website: https://www.bellascreditcorner.c…
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Secured credits were an instrumental part in my credit repair journey and in today's episode I talk more about how they can help you improve your credit as well. Having bad credit is nothing to be ashamed of. Your credit does not define you but if you want to improve your credit then you need to start putting in the work. Here are some links to vid…
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So many of us are trying to keep up with the lifestyles of celebrities and other people on social media and it is literally causing us to be broke. In today's episode I talk about the importance of "acting your wage" and what this actually means. Let's connect on social media!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascreditcorner YouTube: https…
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The Law of Attraction is something that I truly believe in and in today's episode I talk more about the power of manifestation. It is so important to be intentional about the words that you speak and the thoughts that you focus on in a daily basis. If you are interested in purchasing a manifestation from my website - check out this link https://www…
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Saving money is something that so many of us struggle with. In today's episode I am sharing some of my personal struggles with saving money. I hope that sharing my personal stories with my audience will let them know that they are not alone in their financial struggles. Let's connect on social media!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellascre…
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2021 is officially here and it is time to set your financial goals!! While this is so important to do - it can be very overwhelming how to determine which financial goal to tackle first. In today's episode I provide you with tips to help you figure out which financial goals to tackle first. If you are interested in trying out the budgeting app YNAB…
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In today's episode I provide you with the things you should do and look for once you are ready to start your credit repair journey. Don't forget you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each credit bureau every week until April 2021. You can access your free reports by going to website www.annualcreditreport.com. I also have an e-…
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In today's episode I discuss in detail why banks love to extend credit to people with low credit scores. This is really important to understand because you are essentially making these banks rich while keeping yourself in debt while struggling financially. I also discuss why it is so important to be patient and spend the time to work on improving y…
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Realizing that you have a broke mindset is not enough to fix your finances. Having this self awareness is great but you have to get to the point where you are ready to do something about it. In today's episode we discuss the things you need to do or think about once you realize that you have a broke mindset. If you are ready to take the first step …
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In today's episode we will talk about what it really means to be "broke". My definition of being "broke" is definitely different from how others define this. This is also where I give you a deep dive on how I came up with the name of my podcast. I think there are going to be people who are offended by the title but after you listen to this episode …
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Welcome to the very first episode of the the How To Stop Being Broke Podcast. In this episode I am going to introduce myself, Bella Jones (your host), as well as share with you the vision that I have for this podcast. As a financial strategy coach I am VERY passionate about helping my community increase their knowledge when it comes to financial li…
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